2022 Masters: Rory McIlroy makes quietest bid for career grand slam in eighth try at Augusta National
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McIlroy faces his latest chance to join one of the most exclusive clubs in sports history
In his bid to win the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy has tried nearly everything. He's played a lot. He's played very little. He's gone to Augusta National early. He's gone to Augusta National late. He's convinced himself that the Masters is the only tournament that exists. He's convinced himself that it's no different than winning the John Deere Classic.
This year, McIlroy is trying something he's technically never tried before: He's playing the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio the week before an eighth rip at the career slam.
It's true that McIlroy has played San Antonio the week before the Masters, but that was back when he only had two major championships and the career slam was still a bit of a hazy dream on the horizon. In 2013, McIlroy finished second at the Texas Open the week before the Masters and went on to post a T25 that remains one of his worst outings ever at Augusta National.
